Hi Guys I have been plucking up the courage to ask a couple of questions at the grand old age of 55 I am starting to do testing and inspection and maybe once I have asked my questions some may feel that my test instruments should be taken off me .I was carrying out a Periodic recently and the...
Recently got the job of performing EICR for estate agent, now there are two of us performing them.
However one property in particular is a property that a member of staff is purchasing and then to rent out in Westerhope. The other spark has deemed it unsatisfactory for the following...
Hi guy as from title I am after a 2nd opinion on coding faults I have found during a EICR of a hotel and there are a few (wouldn't believe it's a 5 star!)
The most common is light switch inside bathrooms, a touch plate I.e hover your hand over it and it will dim etc. Now these are installed...
I was getting some odd warnings on my 1720 that I couldn't find in any of the manuals. Megger Tech Support were very helpful and sent me a list. I'll upload it in case anyone else finds it useful.
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i failed a periodic inspection today and am still in debate with the client. He's obv not happy.
An NICEIC registered electrician terminated the bonding into a metal back box of a socket outlet connected to the CPC of the radial s/o circuit.
the regs say protective conductors for...
1. What classification code would you give on a front end rcd.
2. two ring circuits connected to a single mcb.
In dispute with a customer and awaiting payment
Thanks
This is great , but can i add a comment about IP codes in Bs 7671, as I cant find for the following Principle if at all exists.
Work related a PVC Thro box or End box used to mount a rockrose, my employer, is under the impression that you have to seal the ends with, example 20mm Stuffing...
Hi everyone, been thinking of putting together a spreadsheet or list of the most common faults found doing EICR's. I was going to start with the ESC best practice guide, now I know a lot of this may be objective to the individual but has anyone started anything like this ? Maybe it's something...
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I was sent to do a EICR on a DB in a commercial kitchen and could do with some opinions on which codes to give. seeing as I haven't done a EICR since the spring and only doing new installation certs I have a fair idea but feel a bit out of confidence with it.
thanks in advance for your...
Hi does anybody out there have an English version of the Hungarian wiring regulations. I am in the process of buying a house there and wish to upgrade the supply and earthing, followed by a full rewire and I want to make sure the contractors are doing it to the correct local codes.
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not posted on here for a long time. sorry if this is in the wrong forum. my current company are in the process of bringing in a new way of pay. they call it a schedule of rates. rather that pick up a salery, we get paid for each job we do. eg changing a lamp xx amount, new circuit xx...
After searching for a while for infomation on what the IP codes mean in the BGB, i cant find any info on them, i have a question in my course material for the 2395 asking for IPXXD, IP2X, AND IPX4, now i would rather not know the answers to what degree each of these provide but just where to...
Hi Guys, What codes would you give to the following
No Rcd
No Rcd on sockets that can be reasonably be expected to supply mobile equipment
No Supplementary Bonding
no Earth to backboxes with metel switches
Global IR 0.609
Individual IR 1.0 Mo
No Rcd on lights in bathroom
Hi everyone, relatively new to the electrical world, got myself qualified full scope last year. Mainly deal with kitchens/bathrooms, nothing big.
BIT STUCK IF ANYONE CAN HELP. AM DOING A NAPIT INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE FOR SOME WORK I HAVE COMPLETED.
I CANT FIND ANYWHERE OR REMEMBER WHERE THE...
inspected a job, service head 3p 4 wire.
100A BS88.
meter tails 25mm2 ccc 101A
out meter into 2 * henly blocks.
out the henly blocks split into 2 supplies, 16mm2 singles, ccc method B 76A.
1 supply goes to 2* db fed into bottom db then linked to top db via main switch as photo.
2 supply goes...
Evening all, got quite a few periodics to carry out on domestic properties, fully familiar with the old codes 1-4 but bit unsure bout the newer ones. I mean with regards to the most common faults like
borrowed neutral (lighting
open circuit ( ring final circuit)
no rcd protection throughout
no...
Another real doozy from the ‘experts’ on Vo****um:
Note that since the PIRs were replaced by EICRs, there is no longer a Code 3 (sic).
If an assessor (sic) is showing signs of wear and tear then the inspecting engineer would need to use his engineering judgment in determining what action would...
Hi, I am a spark but not used to repairing vending machines. I have an Encore Auto coin operated coffee machine in the office for the staff but it has developed a fault E101. There is a basic manual within but might as well be thrown out. I have contacted the manufactures for a wiring diagram...
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